Ithaca

Poseidon is angry with Odysseus and will try to prevent him from reaching home. The gods then devise a plan. Hermes will be sent to the Ogygian Island, Calypso’s homeland, to tell her that she must let Odysseus go. However, Athene herself first goes to Ithaca, Odysseus’ home, disguised as Mentes. She speaks to Odysseus’ son,…

Odysseus and the Cyclops, Polyphemus, in Homer’s Odyssey is universally recognized as one of the greatest displays of cunning in ancient Western literature. Odyssey is the narration of the epic hero, Odysseus, and his journey home to his native land, Ithaca, after the fall of Troy. Throughout the narrative, Odysseus meets and interacts with a wide array of characters—gods, creatures, and humans. In Book 9, Odysseus and his men come to the land of the cyclopes, where they meet Polyphemus, the…

In fact, both the characters are of high social standing. The narrator of “My Last Duchess” is a “Duke of Ferrara in Italy.” (Browning 667). While “Ulysses” is a king of Ithaca that is “always roaming with a hungry heart,” meaning he enjoys traveling all over the world (Tennyson 12). In addition, these figures are also considered overbearing in many ways. For example, Duke Alfonso II expects his wife to only look at him…

The obstacles that Odysseus faces include Calypso the goddess, Polyphemus the Cyclops, Sirens, and Scylla. There is also a sub-story where many suitors try to marry Penelope to become the head of the house. After many years Odysseus will return to Ithaca and will kill all the suitors. Odysseus is very calm during any battle and he makes wise choices to help his crew survive, this is why he is a good leader. This quote shows that Odysseus is a leader that protects his comrades when they're in…

Little White Lies Here and There is Human Nature! Lies and deceit plays a vital role in the story of Odyssey. In the Odyssey, Odysseus has to lie or disguise himself at times so he can solve the problem he is facing. Odysseus and his men were stuck in Cyclops' cave and Odysseus had to figure out a way to get his crew and himself free. When the Cyclops asked what his name is, Odysseus very cunningly lies and says his name is Noman (Lombardo 135). In this part of the story, Odysseus has planned…

Homer’s The Odyssey details the journey of Odysseus, king of Ithaca, who goes through many hardships. He solves dilemmas with his intelligence. Without his clever thinking, he would not have been able to reach family and his wealth ruined by the suitors. Intelligence has the power to resolve any problem if a goal is in mind. (lengthen intro). Many situations can be avoided and are dependent on intelligent decisions. Odysseus went through predicaments where death were avoided due to his quick…

In Homer’s The Odyssey, Odysseus is a commendable hero because he uses strategy rather than strength to overcome drawbacks in his journey back home to Ithaca. Odysseus thinks into the future when conjuring a plan to conquer the great Polyphem on the Island of the Cyclops. His quick deliberation helps him fool the beast but his hubris ways come back to be a problem for him. Odysseus’ journey home leads him to the Cyclops Island, where his use of creativity helps him defeat the beast that is…

STRENGTH: A HUMAN ATTRIBUTE/CHARACTERISTIC ADMIRED IN ANCIENT GREECE What is strength? The dictionary defines it as, the quality or state of being strong; bodily or muscular power; vigor or mental power, force, or vigor. In Ancient Greece there were lived up to the definition of this word. Architecture, visual art and literature were used to honor those such people. On the other hand in Greek…

Virgil, Vergil, or Publius Vergilius Maro was a Roman poet. He was best known for writing the poem epic “Aeneid.” “Virgil was regarded by the Romans as their greatest poet, an estimation that subsequent generations have upheld.” [1] Virgil fame mostly surrounded by his unfinished poem Aeneid. He was born/lived the peasant stock life. His inspiration and love for the Italian countryside and the people of Italy helped shaped his poetry. Virgil was well educated in his knowledge for Greek and Roman…

In Homer's poem “The Odyssey”, the main character Odysseus is on his way home from his successful campaign in the Trojan war. However the journey towards his home Ithaca is plagued by challenges that are brought by vengeful Gods and mortal whims. Throughout these challenges Odysseus proves himself to not only be a hero of epic proportions but also just an ordinary man at the same time. This is demonstrated through his longing to go home, his loyalty to his men, the emotional toll that is taken…